We’re Hiring: Youth and Children’s Pastor
Location: King’s Church Darlington
Reporting to: Lead Elder
Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience.
Are you passionate about seeing children and young people encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and share their faith with confidence?
At King’s Church Darlington, we are looking for a vibrant, relationally driven, and skilled Youth and Children’s Pastor to lead, oversee, and develop our ministry for young people from toddlers right through to teenagers.
About the Role
The primary heart of this role is to build a vibrant, joyful, and safe environment where children and youth experience genuine community, have fun, and are inspired to follow Jesus at every stage of their growing faith.
Key Priorities & Responsibilities
- Discipleship & Teaching: Passionately teach and disciple young people within the church family with age-appropriate, engaging, and Christ-centred teaching (accounting for diverse needs, including SEND and EAL).
- Mission & Outreach: Proactively build strong, meaningful relationships with local schools, local churches, and the wider Darlington community to share the gospel.
- Leadership & Team Building: Intentionally recruit, train, and equip volunteers, producing Sunday rotas, running midweek clubs/hangouts, and engaging with regional events and camps (such as Newday).
- Safeguarding: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Officer for King’s Church—leading on safeguarding policy, training staff and volunteers, managing disclosures, and embedding a culture of care and protection across all areas of church life.
Who We Are Looking For
- A committed disciple of Jesus Christ with a clear gift for leadership, ministry, and teaching.
- Demonstrated training and experience working with young people aged 1–18.
- Friendly, approachable, and technically literate, with an understanding of contemporary youth culture.
- Strong organisational skills to manage rotas, admin, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes effectively.
- Fully aligned with the vision, values, and theology of King’s Church Darlington and our wider Newfrontiers family.
Closing Date: 12th November 2026
Interview Dates: Week commencing 16th November 2026
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Children and Youth Pastor employer: Christian Jobs Ltd
TLG is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With a flexible working environment based in West Yorkshire, TLG fosters a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the charity's mission. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that not only focuses on strategic financial management but also embraces the rewarding experience of transforming lives.
